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package org.springsource.loaded;

/**
 * Similar to the AspectJ type pattern model - used for defining reloadable type inclusions/exclusions.
 * 
 * @author Andy Clement
 * @since 0.5.0
 */
public abstract class TypePattern {

	public boolean matches(String dottedname) {
		if (GlobalConfiguration.assertsMode) {
			Utils.assertDotted(dottedname);
		}
		return internalMatches(dottedname);
	}

	protected abstract boolean internalMatches(String input);
}
